https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:44:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252883 Fri, 16 May 2014 02:26:33 +0000 Sara L. 1252883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the colors are different enough that you could wear them both without feeling like they were too similar. &nbsp; How often do you think you will reach for the maxi dresses? &nbsp;Will one get worn more than the other? &nbsp;They seem very practical for your climate and lifestyle so two might not be one too many. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252876 Fri, 16 May 2014 02:22:33 +0000 Gigi 1252876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I do love your first maxi!</p> <p>IMO, the two maxis that you are comparing are too similar. For me, it's not just the silhouette but the fact that the patterns are so alike, aside from one having color and the other being b&amp;w. What I've found in my wardrobe is that it's OK to duplicate if the two items are VERY different—say, one is a solid and one is a pattern. To me, the two maxis in question are not different enough.&nbsp;The other thing I'm wondering about is whether you will be able to wear them since I think you've been having to ride your bike a lot (?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252824 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:54:01 +0000 rachylou 1252824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just 4 days? Really? But wait, I could have sworn you got some other maxis... did they all go back?</p> <p>I must say the first, too big one. I love that candy pink for you. That's a bummer.</p> <p>I have two real maxi's like this. I barely get to wear them, but I find it really helpful to always have them on hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252810 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:30:53 +0000 Mo 1252810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, maybe I should line up the misses visually . . . no, that's too torturous, for both me and all of you Ha. &nbsp;<br />Here is the first maxi I loved that was just too big. &nbsp;boo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252803 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:25:26 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1252803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With so many misses in the past duplicating the silhouette seems like a good idea to me..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252793 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:10:58 +0000 Mo 1252793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Anna, the silhouette is very very similar, except this one has a racerback. &nbsp;Thing is, I've had so many maxi misses over the last year and a half. &nbsp;At least a dozen that I can count.<br />I don't want to overly duplicate in my closet. &nbsp;But then, if a silhouette works is it wise to buy more than one?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252791 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:09:41 +0000 rabbit 1252791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't read the comments yet, but&nbsp;I'm seeing a LOT of maxi dresses around this price range now in various different cuts and patterns, so if it were me I'd think about whether the&nbsp;pattern was my favorite of all available options&nbsp;consider if&nbsp;it worked in a slightly different way than the one I had, or if&nbsp;I intended to wear both dresses a fair amount because that style worked best.</p> <p>For example:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/category/women/departments/dresses/maxi/cat990211p?icid=4.28.2014:TJMaxx:Dresses:Maxi">http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/ju......28.2014:T</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252787 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:04:18 +0000 annagybe 1252787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pattern of the colored one, but I find the silhouette very similar </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252783 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:02:19 +0000 dustt 1252783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>really like it and it seems perfect for your FL life&nbsp; - just not on the bike </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252779 Thu, 15 May 2014 23:58:54 +0000 Mo 1252779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, you're making me laugh! &nbsp;Actually, the waist placement is paramount for me in maxi dresses, so these are more similar than you might think at first glance. &nbsp;<br />Rachy, I had the one 4 days now, so can't say about frequency of wear lol!<br />I do like them, and had to give up one from 3 years ago that was just too big and I think I never got over it ha ha. &nbsp;<br />Carter, the weather is definitely on my mind. &nbsp;I don't think they'd hang unworn. &nbsp;Some of my trouble with dresses in the past have been too dressy for the lifestyle. &nbsp;No one would confuse this as dressy, I don't think.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252747 Thu, 15 May 2014 23:20:01 +0000 Echo 1252747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing the two have in common is that they are maxi dresses. Most people don't say, "I already have one pair of shorts, do I really need another?" if they wear shorts over the summer, KWIM? So if you wear maxi dresses (and if you like them, I seem to remember them liking you back), I think this brightly coloured one would be a great buy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252743 Thu, 15 May 2014 23:11:39 +0000 rachylou 1252743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you wear your first maxi much? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252737 Thu, 15 May 2014 23:03:13 +0000 Aida 1252737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo if you wear maxis a lot (they do seem good for your climate and lifestyle) and you really like this second one, then it's worth getting. That second one has a vibrant feel to it, those colors are delish. FWIW I don't think maxis are going anywhere any year soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252683 Thu, 15 May 2014 21:57:12 +0000 kellygirl 1252683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd probably only make room for one maxi unless it was something that I found myself wearing all of the time. Will you have occasions to wear it or is it every day wear in your climate?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252682 Thu, 15 May 2014 21:56:42 +0000 carter 1252682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's going to be long hot summer! I'd give it a shot. The colors will be awesome on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress---too-similar#post-1252673 Thu, 15 May 2014 21:51:58 +0000 Mo 1252673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have B-day cash to burn and spied this maxi. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.alloyapparel.com/product/elisa+printed+knit+maxi+dress+177145.do">http://www.alloyapparel.com/pr.....+177145.do</a>&nbsp;Remember I just got the black/tan chevron maxi Monday. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lush-knit-maxi-dress-juniors/3200555?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=Black%2F+White&amp;resultback=1320&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_3_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lu.....onalizedso</a>&nbsp;Chill out and enjoy the one I just got, or go for what works while it's available?</p>